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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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